Quick answers
- Does Naveen Pokala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Naveen Pokala accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Naveen Pokala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 231 services for Naveen Pokala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Naveen Pokala's NPI number?
- 1679068308. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Naveen Pokala, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 96 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 231 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)43 services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)18 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)16 services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)14 services
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth (10005)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Diabetes56%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Heart failure35%
Hospitals where Naveen Pokala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Naveen Pokala at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120001
Practice locations
Addresses where Naveen Pokala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1301 Punchbowl StHonolulu, HI 96813
- 1380 Lusitana StHonolulu, HI 96813
- 91 -2127 Fort Weaver RdEwa Beach, HI 96706 (808) 691‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Naveen Pokala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Queens University Medical Group614 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
Other interventional radiologists in Honolulu
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Honolulu, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Queens University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679068308 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians